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Aerospace engineering and related STEM roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization after graduation. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must align with an approved CIP code in a qualifying STEM field such as aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
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Segula Technologies is a global engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, rail, and life sciences. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in France, Segula operates in over 30 countries, driving technological advancements, improving industrial performance, and supporting clients throughout the product lifecycle.
With expertise in design, manufacturing, testing, and project management, Segula helps businesses tackle complex engineering challenges while fostering innovation and sustainability.
Job Description
This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed.
The Design Engineer is responsible for developing solutions to a variety of complex engineering problems, requiring judgment and ingenuity with Airbus product lines. General responsibilities include A350, A320, A330 module customization. Specific activities include but are not limited to: product development support, existing product customization, qualification and certification documentation review, continued airworthiness evaluation, cabin installation definition/drawings, and component supplier interface/oversight.
- Responsible for delivering fully qualified cabin equipment designs that meet the technical, weight, schedule, quality and cost targets of the Program.
- Manage the General Requirements for Equipment & System Suppliers (GRESS) deliverables for the program, including determining the applicable GRESS items for Cabin equipment designs, maintaining the action item log, aggressively pursuing action holders to close actions, and providing complete transparency to stakeholders.
- Prepare and lead Initial Technical Coordination Meetings (ITCM), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR) and major milestone meetings with Airline Customers, Suppliers all relevant stakeholders per development milestones.
- Define/Validate Interfaces to the aircraft including development of customized modules installation requirements (including validation of both structural and system interfaces). Validate module interface points and update Customized Technical Specifications as appropriate.
- Guide and perform qualification and verification and validation of Cabin equipment designs including release of the Declaration of Design Performance (DDP). Ensure that the design is fully certified and all the necessary data for validation, test and certification delivered is in accordance with Program milestones.
- Initiate, monitor and manage Supplier Improvements and Transformation Projects to drive performance and to ensure supplier’s compliance to Airbus requirements and processes. Analyze Change Requests designs based on customer, manufacturing and/or design requirements.
Qualifications
- Minimum BS degree in engineering or related field.
- 3 years of experience within the aviation industry with 3 years of relevant experience in aircraft cabin engineering and development process, and knowledge of associated design, certification and qualification requirements.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to understand and mentor principles within assigned discipline.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics.
- Ability to inter-relate with and motivate diverse teams.
- Authorized to work in the US.
Additional Information
Here’s a heads-up of the upcoming steps:
- Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon.
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
- Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions.
- You start your next challenge!
Company Description
Segula Technologies is a global engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, rail, and life sciences. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in France, Segula operates in over 30 countries, driving technological advancements, improving industrial performance, and supporting clients throughout the product lifecycle.
With expertise in design, manufacturing, testing, and project management, Segula helps businesses tackle complex engineering challenges while fostering innovation and sustainability.
Job Description
This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed.
The Design Engineer is responsible for developing solutions to a variety of complex engineering problems, requiring judgment and ingenuity with Airbus product lines. General responsibilities include A350, A320, A330 module customization. Specific activities include but are not limited to: product development support, existing product customization, qualification and certification documentation review, continued airworthiness evaluation, cabin installation definition/drawings, and component supplier interface/oversight.
- Responsible for delivering fully qualified cabin equipment designs that meet the technical, weight, schedule, quality and cost targets of the Program.
- Manage the General Requirements for Equipment & System Suppliers (GRESS) deliverables for the program, including determining the applicable GRESS items for Cabin equipment designs, maintaining the action item log, aggressively pursuing action holders to close actions, and providing complete transparency to stakeholders.
- Prepare and lead Initial Technical Coordination Meetings (ITCM), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR) and major milestone meetings with Airline Customers, Suppliers all relevant stakeholders per development milestones.
- Define/Validate Interfaces to the aircraft including development of customized modules installation requirements (including validation of both structural and system interfaces). Validate module interface points and update Customized Technical Specifications as appropriate.
- Guide and perform qualification and verification and validation of Cabin equipment designs including release of the Declaration of Design Performance (DDP). Ensure that the design is fully certified and all the necessary data for validation, test and certification delivered is in accordance with Program milestones.
- Initiate, monitor and manage Supplier Improvements and Transformation Projects to drive performance and to ensure supplier’s compliance to Airbus requirements and processes. Analyze Change Requests designs based on customer, manufacturing and/or design requirements.
Qualifications
- Minimum BS degree in engineering or related field.
- 3 years of experience within the aviation industry with 3 years of relevant experience in aircraft cabin engineering and development process, and knowledge of associated design, certification and qualification requirements.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to understand and mentor principles within assigned discipline.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics.
- Ability to inter-relate with and motivate diverse teams.
- Authorized to work in the US.
Additional Information
Here’s a heads-up of the upcoming steps:
- Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon.
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
- Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions.
- You start your next challenge!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Aerospace
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, and astronautical engineering all appear on the list, but dual-major or interdisciplinary degrees sometimes require DSO confirmation before your extension is filed.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Any employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask the recruiter for the company's E-Verify Client ID or search the E-Verify employer search tool directly to confirm current enrollment status before signing.
Use O*NET to match your degree to aerospace job codes
Aerospace roles span multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target title to confirm the degree field requirement aligns with your CIP code, which strengthens your I-983 training plan when your DSO files the extension.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable engineering goals
Aerospace employers often work on long-cycle projects like propulsion systems or avionics platforms. Structure your I-983 learning objectives around specific technical competencies tied to those projects so the connection between your STEM degree and your job duties is explicit and defensible.
Target contractors through DOL LCA disclosure data on Migrate Mate
Defense and aerospace contractors file Labor Condition Applications for STEM roles every year. Search Migrate Mate to surface which aerospace employers have active LCA filings, so you're applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness to hire and sponsor international STEM workers.
Start your extension paperwork 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires the STEM OPT extension application to be filed before your initial OPT EAD expires. File at least 90 days out to preserve cap-gap protection if an H-1B petition is filed on your behalf before October 1 of the following fiscal year.
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Find Aerospace JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does my aerospace engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, and astronautical engineering degrees all appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and qualify for the 24-month extension. If your degree has a different title, your DSO can confirm whether its CIP code is on the approved list. Related fields like mechanical engineering and electrical engineering also qualify when the role involves aerospace applications.
What E-Verify requirement applies to aerospace employers hiring STEM OPT students?
Any employer hiring you under the STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify at the location where you'll be working. Enrollment must be current and active, not lapsed. You can confirm this by requesting the employer's E-Verify Client ID directly or by using the E-Verify employer search tool before you accept an offer.
How does the I-983 training plan work for aerospace roles?
Your employer and DSO complete Form I-983 together, documenting how your aerospace job duties connect to your STEM degree. For aerospace roles, this typically involves specifying engineering competencies like systems design, propulsion analysis, or avionics integration. The employer must also conduct a formal performance evaluation at the midpoint and end of your STEM OPT period.
How do I find aerospace employers who are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you filter aerospace job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you're not spending time on companies that haven't sponsored international STEM workers before. Focusing on employers with existing LCA history significantly shortens the path from application to offer.
What happens to my work authorization if my aerospace employer files an H-1B petition on my behalf?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition before April 1 of your final STEM OPT year and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. USCIS recognizes this bridge period, so you don't need to stop working while the H-1B petition is pending adjudication.
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